Parramatta vs Harris Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,686,000 and $2,075,000. Parramatta edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Parramatta (median $1,686,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Harris Park ($2,075,000). Over the past year, Harris Park (0%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Parramatta (-0.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Parramatta (1083) sits above Harris Park (1061).
For buyers
Parramatta is the lower entry point at $1,686,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Parramatta delivers the better gross yield (2.31% vs 1.88%), but Harris Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Parramatta edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1061).
Common questions
Is Parramatta or Harris Park cheaper to buy in?
Parramatta has the lower median house price at $1,686,000, roughly 19% below Harris Park ($2,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Parramatta or Harris Park?
Over the past 12 months, Harris Park grew 0% vs -0.1% in Parramatta, a gap of 0.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Parramatta or Harris Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Parramatta scores 1083 vs 1061 in Harris Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Parramatta or Harris Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.31% in Parramatta vs 1.88% in Harris Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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